The coronavirus outbreak has caused many of us to have a surviving mindset, but how can we use this opportunity to thrive even when we face uncertainty? To thrive is to grow in authenticity with and for others and for a greater purpose.
Our team offers some guidelines and tips on how we can thrive through this growing pandemic.
Featured Event

Parenting During COvid-19 Webinar
Our webinar is now available on-demand! Get practical, research-backed parenting tips and mindfulness practices to support kids as they face grief, loss, and mental health issues.
Download our webinar handout, Take Home Practice: Mindfulness Breathing by Dr Joey Fung.
How to Thrive Admist COVID-19
Love and Closeness in COVID-19
It’s difficult to experience love when social distancing. Learn how you can become closer to your loved ones, even during a pandemic.
> Read MoreBouncing Back or Bouncing Beyond? Shifting from Structures to Systems
Dr. Pam King discusses the importance of creating transformative systems that will enable human thriving.
> Read MoreWhich New Normal? Understanding Ambiguous Loss
How can we make sense of our “new normal?” Dr. Stephanie Trudeau discusses ambiguous loss, sharing 3 ways we can cope with it.
> Read MoreScience Agrees You Need Laughter
Research shows that humor can ease stress. Dr. Susan Mangan shares 3 exercises to help us get started.
> Read MoreFinding Agility through the 5 A’s
Part of our journey towards thriving involves agility. Dr. Pam King explains how we can be agile through this 5-step process.
> Read MoreAll Bets are Off: Rethinking the Basics Amid COVID-19
How can we carry out our basic needs and still thrive during COVID-19? Dr. Pam King shares 8 ways we can do this.
> Read MoreDownloadable Tip Sheets

Take Home Practice: Mindfulness Breathing

Thrive through Unpredictable Holidays

Finding Agility through the 5 A's

Rethinking the Basics during COVID-15

4 Mindful Parenting Practices

3-Step Meaning-Making Exercise

Tips for Thriving in Quarantine

4 Daily Contemplative Practices
Videos on Spirituality

Unshakeable: Thriving More Than Just Surviving
Dr. Pam King joins Connect Silicon Valley to discuss how we can thrive and not just survive in the midst of disruption and obstacles by being grounded, connected, and directed.
Read Staying Grounded, Connected, and Directed Through Disruption by Dr. Pam King.

Spiritual & Mental Health for Children & Teens During COVID-19
Hosted by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and the National Association of Evangelicals, a panel of experts, including Thrive Center's Dr. Pam King, share insights on how the church can respond to the spiritual and mental health needs of children and teens in this webinar.

Spiritual Practices
Dr. Pam King shares a variety of practices that help her spiritual life, including Ignatian spiritual exercises, silence, and carefully reflecting achievable goals.
Other Readings
Helping Children & Teens Thrive Through COVID-19
Dr. Pam King shares how caring adults can help kids cultivate purpose and thriving mentalities through COVID-19.
How to Experience Joy During COVID-19
Dr. Pam King joins Dr. Jamie Aten on Psychology Today to discuss how we can find and experience joy during a pandemic.
6 Tips for Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty
Dr. Pam King offers 6 tips on how we can manage our emotions when we face moments of loss, grief, and pain.
The Role of Mindfulness in the Midst of Pain
Dr. Joey Fung offers 5 ways mindfulness can help us stay present during seasons of pain and suffering.
Reflection on Face Masks
Dr. Kenneth Wang, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, shares his thoughts on wearing face masks in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Read his reflections below.
Part 1: Face Mask Dilemma (Due to U.S. Stigma)
Dr. Wang emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma around wearing face masks.
Part 2: Face Masks to Protect Others
Dr. Wang discusses potential goals and solutions on wearing face masks to protect those in our communities.
Part 3: Fabric Face Masks - Enhancing Social Distancing
Dr. Wang reflects on the CDC's approach to practicing social distancing, recommending the production of more fabric face masks.
External Resources
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and best practices from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and other organizations.
Fuller Telehealth Services Available
Fuller Psychological and Family Services (FPFS) has launched Fuller Telehealth to extend and provide therapy and related services to clients living anywhere in California. Please contact FPFS at 626-584-5555 or submit an online request here for more information.
COVID-19 Spiritual First Aid
The Humanitarian Disaster Institute covers a range of topics that live at the intersection of COVID-19 and mental health in this handbook.
UndocuHealth National Mental health Directory
United We Dream provides a National Mental Health directory for DACA and undocumented individuals seeking therapy and mental health services.
The Quarantine Guide
A how-to-guide for teens interested in supporting the health, safety, and productivity of themselves and others during COVID-19.
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
A workbook by The Wellness Society to help you manage anxiety and build resilience during this unprecedented time.
#StayHome
Health care professionals emphasize the importance of staying home and doing our part to save others.
Our Common Humanity
Richard Davidson shares how social distancing is an act of generosity and compassion toward others.
Resisting the Pandemic of Prejudice
The Search Institute shares ways we can respond to fear and scapegoating during COIVD-19.
How to Talk to Kids & Teens
Psychology Today offers useful tips for how to speak to different age groups about the coronavirus.
Managing Children's Fear & Anxiety
As COVID-19 continues to spread, children are increasingly anxious about their health. NewsDio offers ways to manage their fears and make them feel safe.
Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety
The Conversation shares 7 science-based strategies to help you deal with any anxiety and related disorders.
Helping Kids COpe with Stress
World Health Organization offers this downloadable guide on how to help kids cope with the COVID-19 outbreak.
How to Protect Yourself
Learn how to protect yourself from the coronavirus through these preventative measures by the Center for Disease and Control Prevention.
Keeping Others Safe
Learn how to keep your community safe from the coronavirus through these best practices by the Center for Disease and Control Prevention.
Travel Advisories
If traveling abroad, please make sure stay informed on any travel updates and alerts from the Department of State Travel Advisory.